Washington Capitals

A traditional wreath might not always be the right decorative choice for your home. Sometimes the holidays can only be celebrated with "Robo Wreath," a 4-foot-tall festive robot made from auto parts with a wreath for a torso. Both "Robo Wreath" and classic wreaths will be available for purchase at this year's annual Festival of Wreaths at the Carroll Arts Center. Carroll County Arts Council director Sandy Oxx said this year has seen an increase in wreaths from past years, with more participants coming from outside of the county, an increase she attributes to the quality and popularity of the show. In 1998, the Carroll Arts Center earned $5,375 from the 67...

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